Documentary Foundation is located in Gig Harbor, WA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Documentary Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Documentary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Documentary Foundation generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONTRACTS - FILMMAKING, WRITING AND RESEARCH ON PUBLIC POLICY AND SOCIAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DONATIONS
CONSULTING INCOME
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Christopher Rufo President | Officer | 40 | $316,667 |
Adam Cate Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mark Pacheco Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Sam Dollenmayer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,930,077 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,930,077 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $15,000 |
Investment income | $69 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,991,274 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $690,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $36,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $316,667 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $39,081 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $17,246 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,393 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,750 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,785 |
Office expenses | $2,071 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,800 |
Travel | $36,576 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $689 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,088 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $27,816 |
Total functional expenses | $1,255,068 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $889,344 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,814 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,979 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $917,137 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,823 |
Total liabilities | $2,823 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $914,314 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $917,137 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Documentary Foundation has recieved totaling $377,313.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Discovery Institute Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $225,000 |
Thomas W Smith Foundation Boca Raton, FL PURPOSE: PUBLIC POLICY | $75,000 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ARTS | $35,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $25,250 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $12,050 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,013 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Riverstyx Foundation Kirkland, WA | $29,180,355 | $2,540,612 |
Video Electronics Standards Association Beaverton, OR | $6,526,877 | $2,683,211 |
Windrider Institute Inc Eagle, ID | $1,082,934 | $1,579,515 |
10 Talents Snohomish, WA | $455,077 | $1,550,611 |
Grand Tacoma Cine Club Tacoma, WA | $3,374,439 | $1,930,799 |
Documentary Foundation Gig Harbor, WA | $917,137 | $1,991,274 |
Sv Archive Seattle, WA | $512,553 | $1,056,093 |
Pickford Film Center Bellingham, WA | $4,437,009 | $1,886,035 |
Northwest Film Forum Seattle, WA | $722,486 | $764,746 |
Southern Oregon Film Society Ashland, OR | $307,024 | $562,850 |
Collective Eye Inc Portland, OR | $281,641 | $477,132 |
Outside The Frame Portland, OR | $551,506 | $559,522 |